10 Questions
Which of the following drugs can reverse the effects of alpha-2 agonists in horses?
Yohimbine
What effect does dobutamine have on cardiac function?
Increases cardiac contractility
Which drug is contraindicated in patients with congestive heart failure?
Butorphanol tartrate
Why is dexmedetomidine contraindicated in cardiac patients?
It causes bradycardia
Which class of drugs are generally considered safe in cardiac patients?
Benzodiazepines
What makes etomidate a useful alternative to propofol in cardiac patients?
It has minimal cardiovascular effects
Which drug is NOT recommended for induction of anesthesia in chelonians (turtles)?
Isoflurane
What potential adverse effects can dexmedetomidine have in cardiac patients?
Bradycardia and atrioventricular block
Which drug class does dexmedetomidine belong to?
Alpha-2 adrenergic agonists
What does dexmedetomidine primarily induce in patients with congestive heart failure?
Bradycardia
Test your knowledge on the drawbacks of inhalant anesthetics with high solubility compared to low solubility ones. Learn about the special considerations needed for anesthetics with high blood-gas partition coefficients.
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